NYC School Construction Authority

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Contract Administration administers the solicitation process of construction, non-construction and personal services contracts. The Division also ensures the timely ordering and installation of all furniture and equipment required at new and existing schools and process all SCA purchase orders. Within Contact Administration is the Prequalification Unit that vets all firms wishing to do business with the SCA for credit-worthiness, financial stability, integrity, and licensing.

Job Description Summary

The Managing Engineer reports to a Senior Director or Director within the Design and Construction Innovation Management Department and is responsible for the quality control, and oversight of major, complex and varied school construction projects to ensure that the contract documents comply with professional standards and meet schedules and requirements.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Manages technical resources, guides interdisciplinary teams assigned to departmental projects, and participates in the development of the technical resources required to properly scope and design projects.
• Performs specific duties based on assignment to a department, division, or unit within the SCA
• Participates in day-to-day operations to address and resolve specific managerial, operational, and administrative problems and inquiries
• Performs managerial functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, making decisions about design-related services and materials, and/or making recommendations regarding personnel selection
• Ensures adherence to the schedule, budget, and/or standards
• Performs and/or directs civil engineers in tasks regarding quality control of contract documents
• Mentors junior staff within this discipline.
• Participates in meetings on issues relating to departmental and interdepartmental functions of the department/unit
• Level B also manages duties similar to Managing Engineer A and assignments that are more complex in nature than those managed by a Managing Engineer A and supervises staff and/or consultants assigned to projects, may assign work to Managing Engineers A and B, and addresses and resolves complications that arise during the design project. May supervise Managing Architects/Engineers A and B. May act on the behalf of or in the absence of the Studio Director and assumes greater responsibility for projects
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer. Current New York State license must be maintained for duration of employment; and

Level A requires: Eight years of full-time progressive experience as a Professional Engineer; four years must have been as a project leader, project engineer or major project contributor or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Level B requires: Ten years of full-time progressive experience as a Professional Engineer; five years must have been as a project leader, project engineer or major project contributor or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

POSTING END DATE: 05/10/24

Hiring Range:

Level A: $105,159 - $150,000

Level B: $122,358 - $165,000

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

Professional Engineer - NYS Department of Education

Work Experience

Ten years of full time progressive experience as a Professional Engineer; five years must have been as a project leader, project engineer or major project contributor or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Selective Certification for Special Experience. Electrical: must have ten years of full time paid post-licensure experience in electrical work as a Professional Engineer; five years must be as a project leader, project engineer, or major project contributor; or a comparable level of responsibility. Green & Sustainable Technology: must have ten years of full time paid post-licensure experience including three years of green & sustainable design as a Professional Engineer and accreditation in green and sustainable design; five years must be as a project leader, project engineer, or major project contributor; or a comparable level of responsibility. Candidates for the Green & Sustainable Technology specialty must present evidence of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credentials (i.e., LEED Accredited Professional [LEED AP]).Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning: must have ten years of full time paid post-licensure experience in heating, ventilation, & air conditioning work as a Professional Engineer; four years must be as a project leader, project engineer, or major project contributor; or a comparable level of responsibility. Plumbing & Drainage: must have ten years of full time paid post-licensure experience in plumbing & drainage work as a Professional Engineer; five years must be as a project leader, project engineer, or major project contributor; or a comparable level of responsibility. Structural: must have ten years of full time paid post-licensure experience in structural work as a Professional Engineer; four years must be as a project leader, project engineer, or major project contributor; or a comparable level of responsibility.

The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We offer excellent benefits including:

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription drug option
• Dental and Vision coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees